I'm itching to make some improvements to the stock leaves, especially now that my backyard (and frontyard) is full of top notch desert trails. Since Terrapin Fabrication is closed for the season, I can't have the springs swapped like planned and must work with the stockers.
I'm curious about long term reports of the durability of the "Slip Plate" stuff. I'm leery of putting forth the effort for something that seems to me will wear through in short order. Has anyone had this stuff in place and in heavy use for a long time yet? Also any ideas (besides OEM tractor dealers and the tractor supply place) where to look for it? There's not much more exotic around here than Walmart and Napa.
How about the poly spring liner strips? They tend to slip out of place, don't they? These seem like a simple, cheap improvement if they stay put.
I'm mildly interested in drilling my leaves for the slider pads but if I go to that amount of work, I'd want to diamond cut and taper my leaves too which dosen't sound like much fun to me.
Anyone know off the top of their head which vehicles may have the same width springs, only thinner? Taking this route would be easier if I could find a resource for spring theory and equations.
Thanks
Chris